Another killer San Antonio-based Texas metal gem…Wicked Angel emerged from the fertile grounds of San Antonio’s south side in early 1985. At the time, the average age of the band members was around 15 years old! The young band recorded a 2-song demo in 1986, but sadly that recording has been completely lost to the ages. After a string of successful gigs with Texas notables such as WatchTower, Syrus, and Assalant, the band returned to Blue Cat Studios and recorded their blistering ‘Chaotic Intellect’ demo in 1987.

For this release TMU RECORDS was able to utilize the original master reels, which have been professionally transferred to digital, and mastered for maximum vinyl fidelity.

We would like to send greetings and thanks to our friend Satoru at his shop Record Boy in Tokyo, Japan. Satoru recently sent us this picture of a couple of TMU RECORDS releases on the wall of his shop. Very cool! Next time you find yourself in Tokyo, stop by and say hello.

Scott TMU records with his latest release has once again set an example and with Meddallion’s kept unreleased 2-track demo tape in 1986 for the passing. No, the five young musicians has made existing band from San Antonio were not long, their entire output consisted of two songs (drummer Danny Castaneda said at a third, called “Go Down Fighting” to be able to remember) and (local) appearances can they show only about 15 to 20 gigs. The demo itself was never published, and yet each of the two songs worthy of a posthumous official releases. Basis of these 7 inches, which can apparently be delivered in different colored pressings (mine is yellow gold) was the only known existing tape of the ’86 demos.

The beginning (side A) makes “Stormbringer”, an epic heavy metal piece, heavily influenced by the NWOBHM, (died of the early 90s in a car accident) with strong double-Leads by Manuel Ochoa and Armando Guana, the typical high -pitched screams of the Texas scene, here articulated by Andy Lucio, while the rhythm section was formed by brothers Raymond (bass) and Danny Castaneda (drums).

Side B (“Swords of Steel”) opened much more relaxed, very melodic, but no less epic, before the track in a fast Heavy incoming metal piece with strong riffs, more techno-references, and really good melodies in the annals of music history. Technically, of course, the whole production can compete with any of today’s brutal combos, but nevertheless that’s what has brought out Scott & Co. still perfectly acceptable.

So if you still have a record player and a real jewel of Texas (especially the San Antonio) scene would call his own (the 7 “contains a comprehensive way, again – 12 pages – Booklet with Pics and interview) of the MUST access here. http://www.tmurecords.bandcamp.com
8,5 / 10 – SBr

The long overdue redesign of TEXASMETALUNDERGROUND.COM is finally underway. While ‘old school’ is certainly still cool, having a website with its origins in 2001 is not. Some may lament the passing of the old site, but it had become cumbersome, bloated, and difficult to deal with. The lack of significant updates over the past few years can attest to that.

Not to worry, all of the old content will eventually make it over to this new site. The ease of use of the new site will ensure more frequent updates and total revamping of old favorites like the flyer and vinyl galleries. Look for new audio and video to appear on a regular basis too.

The new TEXASMETALUNDERGROUND.COM will coincide with the unveiling of an all new site for TMURECORDS.COM…catering to all your classic Texas metal needs!